Special Programs → Middle School Programs → Spanish Immersion Program
Students may continue the immersion experience at one of the middle school Foreign Language Immersion Programs. For students coming from elementary French and Spanish immersion programs, a two-period block of instruction enables them to enhance their language development as well as complete the social studies courses in the same language. Students coming from elementary Chinese immersion programs will continue in a one-period language course before transitioning to the regular MCPS Chinese 2 course in Grade 7.
Immersion TypePartialThe main difference between an immersion setting and a foreign language class is the approach to second language learning. In an immersion program, language is a method for teaching the content rather than the subject of instruction. Partial immersion programs are based on this principle with a portion of the curriculum taught in the second language. The main difference between an immersion setting and a foreign language class is the approach to second language learning. In an immersion program, language is a method for teaching the content rather than the subject of instruction. AdmissionApplication (More about admissions)William Tyler Page and Burnt Mills Elementary Immersion students interested in continuing the immersion program in middle school feed into Silver Spring International Middle School. Rock Creek Forest Elementary Immersion students who reside within the Downcounty Consortium may choose to attend Silver Spring International to continue the immersion program. Admission to the Foreign Language Immersion Program is for incoming Grade 6 students who complete the corresponding immersion program at the elementary level. Students who did not participate in the elementary program may test into an immersion program if there is space available. Please contact DCCAPS at 240-740-2540 to find out about the application process and deadlines. RegionLocal School (More about regions)Grade 5 students interested in continuing the immersion program must complete a Notice of Intent form for the following school year. TransportationLocal School Neighborhood Stops (More about transportation) |
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Immersion TypePartialThe main difference between an immersion setting and a foreign language class is the approach to second language learning. In an immersion program, language is a method for teaching the content rather than the subject of instruction. Partial immersion programs are based on this principle with a portion of the curriculum taught in the second language. The main difference between an immersion setting and a foreign language class is the approach to second language learning. In an immersion program, language is a method for teaching the content rather than the subject of instruction. AdmissionApplication (More about admissions)Rock Creek Forest Elementary Immersion students interested in continuing the immersion program in middle school feed into Westland Middle School. Admission to the Foreign Language Immersion Program is for incoming Grade 6 students who complete the corresponding immersion program at the elementary level. Students who did not participate in the elementary program may test into an immersion program if there is space available. Please contact DCCAPS at 240-740-2540 to find out about the application process and deadlines. RegionLocal School (More about regions)Grade 5 students interested in continuing the immersion program must complete a Notice of Intent form for the following school year. TransportationLocal School Neighborhood Stops (More about transportation) |
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